Bernina
Bernina 590E
$8499
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Bernina 590E vs Singer Legacy SE300
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Singer Legacy SE300 is cheaper at $1399.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Singer
Singer Legacy SE300
$1399.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Bernina 590E or Singer Legacy SE300?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Singer Legacy SE300 is the cheaper at $1399.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Bernina 590E | Singer Legacy SE300 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $8499 | $1399.99 |
| Brand | Bernina | Singer |
| Released | — | — |
| Max embroidery area (in) | 15.7 x 5.9 in (400 x 150 mm) | 10.25 x 6 in |
| Built in designs | 275 | 200 |
| Stitches per minute | 1000 | 700 |
| Hoop sizes | Large Oval + Medium hoop included; compatible with full RM1-RM6 range up to the 400x150mm Mega Hoop | 10.25x6 in large hoop + 4x4 in small hoop included |
| Touchscreen size (in) | 4.3 | 7 |
| USB import | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi transfer | No | No |
| Needle count | 1 | 1 |
Sources — Bernina 590E: shop.bernina.com.au (verified 2026-08-01). Singer Legacy SE300: terracesewingmachine.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Bernina 590E and Singer Legacy SE300?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max embroidery area (in): Bernina 590E 15.7 x 5.9 in (400 x 150 mm) vs Singer Legacy SE300 10.25 x 6 in
- Built in designs: Bernina 590E 275 vs Singer Legacy SE300 200
- Stitches per minute: Bernina 590E 1000 vs Singer Legacy SE300 700
- Hoop sizes: Bernina 590E Large Oval + Medium hoop included; compatible with full RM1-RM6 range up to the 400x150mm Mega Hoop vs Singer Legacy SE300 10.25x6 in large hoop + 4x4 in small hoop included
- Touchscreen size (in): Bernina 590E 4.3 vs Singer Legacy SE300 7